Careers in Photography

Photography can be more than a hobby, many people make it a

career.

Let’s look at some examples…

Photojournalism, News, Press, Editorial

Photojournalism, News, Press, Editorial

Photojournalism, News, Press, Editorial

Advertising

Advertising

Advertising

Commercial, Industrial

Commercial, Industrial

Commercial, Industrial

Fashion

Fashion

Fashion

Fashion

Portrait, Family, Wedding

Portrait, Family, Wedding

Portrait, Family, Wedding

Nature, Wildlife, Travel, Environmental

Nature, Wildlife, Travel, Environmental

Nature, Wildlife, Travel, Environmental

Forensic

Forensic

Forensic

Fine Art

Fine Art

Fine Art

Objective:To provide you with the opportunity to study a particular photographic career that you find interesting and encourage you to create your own style based on that career.

In Your Sketchbook: Review the list of Careers in

Photography and list 3 that you find most interesting.

Research those 3 careers in greater depth: Describe the career in 3-5

sentences Print 2 images that show an

example from each career listed

In Your Sketchbook: Choose a final career that you would

like to attempt working in Find and save a MINIMUM of 5

additional photographs done for that career… print the images and put them into

your sketchbook AND put them in the drop box too!!!

In Your Sketchbook: Generate a list of characteristics,

aspects, techniques and subject matter used in the career you chose. Your list should include at least 5

things. Plan your own photography…

Things to consider are: style, lighting, location, subject matter, themes and concepts.

You should include at least 5 specific ideas.

Include as many details as possible.

Take & Edit Photos: Shoot a series of new pictures (40

image minimum) that represent your chosen career.

Compile and edit 5 of your own images and put them in the drop box along with the 5 images you saved.

REMEMBER: I should see influence from the professional images reflected in your own images!!!

Due Dates:Sketchbooks: (20 points)* Check criteria carefully to be sure you are completing all requirements Thursday, December 10th

40 Image Contact Sheet: (40 points) Monday, December 14th

Your Own 5 Images: (100 points) Monday, December 14th